Does JS1104 require an interview?

JUPAS JS1104 (BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature)) interview status: Interview may be required. Check the official JUPAS page for the latest interview format and weighting.

What are the minimum entry requirements for BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature)?

The minimum DSE subject requirements are: Chinese 3, English 3, Mathematics 2, Citizenship & Social Development 1.

How selective is JS1104 compared with other JUPAS programmes?

By latest admission median (4.9), JS1104 ranks #103 among 382 scored programmes on ubanding, and #9 of 37 in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, #5 of 58 at City University of Hong Kong. Rankings use median score only and are not official university ranks.

UGC-fundedBachelor's DegreeCommunications, Journalism, Public Relations Languages, Literature, Translation

JS1104BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature)

文學士(英語語言) (專修: 英語及專業傳意 / 語言及文學)

City University of Hong Kong

JUPAS JS1104 is BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature) at City University of Hong Kong. 2025 admission median: 4.9 (LQ 4.5). Among 382 scored JUPAS programmes tracked here, it ranks #103 by latest median. Within Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, rank #9 of 37 (subject average median 4.4). At City University of Hong Kong: #5 of 58 programmes. Competition ratio 7.3 (~7 applicants/place). Interview: Interview may be required. Below: multi-year scores, requirements and FAQ.

Admission score (2025)

4.9Lower quartile 4.5

Competition ratio (2025)

7.3

Intake

Fee / year

HK$47,000

HK rank (by median)

#103/ 382

Rank at university

#5/ 58

Rank in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations

#9/ 37

Admission Data（2025）

Admission Score (Index)

Median4.9/ level 7 (avg per subject)

2Lower quartile 4.57 (5**)

Based on the average level of best subjects — the higher the number, the higher the entry bar (max 7 = 5**).

Competition Ratio

7.3about 7 applicants per place

Application & Admission Statistics (2025)

Total Applicants

Band A (Choices 1–3) applicants

Band A share 71%

Band A share

71%

Places offered

Applicant Distribution by Choice Band

Band A(1–3)1771%

Band B(4–6)521%

Band C(7–10)14%

Band D(11–15)14%

Band E(16–20)00%

"Bands" group applicants by where they placed this programme among their JUPAS choices (Band A = choices 1–3, the most sought-after). A higher Band A share indicates a more competitive programme. Places offered is the programme intake. Data from public JUPAS admission statistics, for reference only.

JS1104 Multi-year Admission Scores

Year-by-year admission median and lower quartile for JUPAS JS1104 (BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature)). Use this series to judge whether competition is rising or easing — not as a guaranteed cut-off.

Year	Median	Lower Q	vs prev
2025	4.9	4.5	—

Subject context: average median in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations is 4.4. JS1104 at 4.9 is at or above that subject average.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Chinese

English

Mathematics (Compulsory)

Citizenship / LS

Accepts Maths Extension M1/M2Interview：Interview may be requiredBand A share 71%

JS1104 Interview

According to programme data, JUPAS JS1104 (BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature)) interview status is: Interview may be required. Interview format, weighting and schedule can change each cycle — always confirm on the official JUPAS / university page before applying.

Scoring Method

2026：Best 5（max weight ×6.5）

英文CH英語文學H數延 (M1/M2)I

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the JS1104 admission score?: Based on 2025 data, the admission median score for City University of Hong Kong BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature) (JUPAS JS1104) is 4.9, with a lower quartile of 4.5.
How competitive is JS1104 (BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature)) at City University of Hong Kong?: In 2025, the competition ratio for JUPAS JS1104 was 7.3 — about 7 applicants per place.
What is the tuition fee for BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature)?: The annual tuition fee is HK$47,000.
Does JS1104 require an interview?: JUPAS JS1104 (BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature)) interview status: Interview may be required. Check the official JUPAS page for the latest interview format and weighting.
What are the minimum entry requirements for BA English (Streams: English and Professional Communication / Language and Literature)?: The minimum DSE subject requirements are: Chinese 3, English 3, Mathematics 2, Citizenship & Social Development 1.
How selective is JS1104 compared with other JUPAS programmes?: By latest admission median (4.9), JS1104 ranks #103 among 382 scored programmes on ubanding, and #9 of 37 in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, #5 of 58 at City University of Hong Kong. Rankings use median score only and are not official university ranks.